BlackBerry Bold 9650

BlackBerry Bold 9650 / Specs

AKA: BlackBerry Essex, Tour 2

Overview

Regions availableUSA
TechnologyGSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
CDMA 800/1900 MHz
UMTS 2100 MHz
Packet DataEDGE, 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev. A, HSDPA 7.2
SIM CardYes
World PhoneYes
Operating SystemBlackBerry 5.0

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Processor624 MHz
Internal Flash Memory317 MB
RAMNo
ROMNo
GPSA-GPS
Digital compassNo
FlightModeYes
Hearing Aid CompatibleYes
TTY/TDD

Digital TTY/TDD enables those who are deaf or hard of hearing to use a special TTY device with digital service.

Yes
Noise CancellationNo
SARHead: 1.35 W/kg
Body: 0.50 W/kg
LanguagesEnglish
Manufacturer Warranty1 Year
Accessories IncludedAC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery

Power & Battery

TypeLithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1400 mAh
Removable BatteryYes
Talk TimeUp to:
300 minutes (2G)
Unknown (3G)
Standby TimeUp to:
312 hours (2G)
Unknown (3G)

Physical Characteristics

Design TypeBar
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDAYes
ColorsBlack
Dimensions [H x W x D]11.2 x 6.2 x 1.4 cm
(4.4 x 2.4 x 0.6 in)
Weight136 grams
(4.8 ounces)
Rugged DesignNo
Antenna TypeInternal
Changeable FaceplatesNo

Display / Screen

TypeColor
TechnologyLCD (TFT)
Colors65k
Resolution480 x 360 pixels
Size2.44 inches
3DNo
Secondary DisplayNo
SensorsAmbient Light
GraphicsYes
ThemesYes
Backlit IlluminationYes
Zoom / MagnificationNo
Battery Strength IndicatorYes
Signal Strength IndicatorYes
Voice Mail IndicatorYes
Text Message IndicatorYes
High Speed Data IndicatorYes
Bluetooth IndicatorYes
Additional Display Features-

Input / Navigation

Input TypeQWERTY
Navigation TypeOptical pad
Illuminated KeypadYes
Predictive Text EntryYes
Voicemail KeyYes
Any Key AnswerYes
Voice CommandsYes
Keypad / Touchscreen LockYes
External Volume ControlYes
External Media Playback ControlsNo

Call Management

Phone Book CapacityDepends on system memory
Multiple Numbers Per ContactYes
Auto AnswerYes
Photo Caller IDYes
Voice Activated DialingYes

Web / Email / Messaging

Web Browsing TypeWAP 2.0, HTML
BrowserBlackBerry Browser
JavascriptYes
FlashNo
EmailYes
Email ProtocolsPOP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, Blackberry Connect
Additional Email Features-
Messaging ServicesSMS, EMS, MMS, IM (AIM, Yahoo, Windows Live)
Push-to-talk (PTT)No

Connectivity

USBYes
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, DUN, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
NFC

Near Field Communication is a short-range wireless communication technology

No
InfraredNo
WiFi802.11 b/g
WiFi EncryptionWEP
Mobile HotspotNo
DLNA Support

Digital Living Network Alliance standards-based technology to make it easier for consumers to use, share and enjoy their digital photos, music and videos

No
WiMAXNo
UMA SupportNo
Data Tethering CompatibilityYes
Java ApplicationsYes
Brew ApplicationsNo
Expansion SlotsYes
Expansion Slots InfoMicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
ECML / Digital WalletNo
PC SynchronizationYes
PictBridgeNo
TV-outNo

Camera

Built-InYes
Resolution3+ megapixels
Zoom2x digital
FlashYes
Additional Camera InfoAuto focus, Image stabilization
Video Capture / RecordingYes
Video Recording FormatsUnknown
Video Recording Parameters-
Secondary CameraNo
Secondary Camera Info-

Audio / Video

Audio PlaybackYes
Audio FormatsMIDI, MP3, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, AMR, WMA Pro, WMA
RadioNo
Video PlaybackYes
Video Playback Formats3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, WMV, DivX, XviD
Mobile TVNo
Streaming VideoNo
External SpeakersNo
Headset JackYes
Custom RingtonesTruetone / MP3
Downloadable RingtonesYes
Ringtone ComposerNo
Ringer IDYes
Vibration AlertYes
Haptic Feedback VibrationNo
SpeakerphoneYes

Apps

To-Do / Task ListYes
CalendarYes
World ClockNo
AlarmYes
StopwatchYes
TimerYes
CalculatorYes
Currency ConverterNo
WeatherNo
StocksNo
MapsYes
NotepadYes
Document ViewerDOC, PDF, PPT, RTF, TXT, XLS
Voice Memos / RecorderYes
GamesDownloadable
AppsDownloadable
Included Software / Apps-

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Additional Comments2GB memory card included. Blackberry OS 6.0 update available.
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